Wayne Rooney says age is affecting Salah’s performance
Wayne Rooney has reflected on the challenges footballers face as they age, citing his own experience at Manchester United. He compared his situation to that of Mohamed Salah, who has seen a dip in form at Liverpool. Rooney also discussed the impact of senior players like Virgil van Dijk and the leadership changes at Liverpool. He praised former manager Jürgen Klopp and noted differences with current boss Arne Slot.
Match highlights
- Wayne Rooney said accepting a decline in performance is the hardest part of a footballer’s career.
- He believes Mohamed Salah is experiencing this now, with fewer goals and appearances this season.
- Rooney noted that both Salah and Virgil van Dijk have not matched their previous high standards.
- He praised Jürgen Klopp for his influence and charisma at Liverpool, contrasting him with Arne Slot.
- Rooney suggested some players stay at clubs too long but did not say Van Dijk should leave.
